Troubleshooting startup problems, Troubleshooting router-specific problems, Troubleshooting mailbox interface problems – HP 2103R-CSDI User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Startup Problems

This section describes how to troubleshoot startup problems by monitoring

the LEDs on the Edge Router module.

This section describes:

Troubleshooting Router-Specific Problems

Troubleshooting Mailbox Interface Problems

Troubleshooting 3Com Carrier Problems

Troubleshooting

Router-Specific

Problems

When you first install the Edge Router module in an ONline or ONcore hub

the Cisco engine runs a full set of hardware diagnostic tests. If the engine

fails diagnostics, the Router (RTR) LED does not illuminate or will flash. This

indicates a problem with the router hardware or software. Refer to the

appropriate Cisco Systems troubleshooting documentation for corrective

action.

Troubleshooting

Mailbox Interface

Problems

ONline and ONcore Edge Routers use a hardware mailbox interface that

allows the Cisco engine to communicate with the 3Com carrier board

during powerup. If the 3Com mailbox does not establish communication

with the engine, the following message is reported to the engine console

port:

%MAILBOX-3-INITFAIL:Mailbox initialization failure.

Not getting interrupts. Mailbox offline.

If you see this message, contact your 3Com representative for assistance.

Troubleshooting

3Com Carrier

Problems

Before mailbox communication is initialized and established between the

Cisco engine and the 3Com carrier, the Module Status (S) LED on the front

panel of the Edge Router module blinks slowly. If communication is

established successfully, the Status LED illuminates and stays on solid. If the

Status LED does not light, the 3Com carrier board has malfunctioned.

Contact your 3Com representative for assistance. Refer to Appendix B for

instructions on contacting Technical Support for you product.

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